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Rap legend Missy Elliott and R&B songstress H.E.R. have collaborated together for Pepsi’s latest Super Bowl ad, and they look effortlessly cool. The duo both looked incredible in their all-black attire. H.E.R. stunned in a black jacket with embroidered sequins, which was paired with loose-fitted pants. The “Best Part” hitmaker rocked her signature aviator sunglasses […]

With the decade coming to an end, Entertainment Weekly has listed what they believe are the 10 most overlooked albums released in the 2010s. One of the biggest names on the list, Janet Jackson, is placed at No. 3 for her Unbreakable record. The publication insisted that Jackson reaffirmed her place in the pop pantheon […]

On Monday, “Pass That Dutch” hitmaker Missy Elliott took home the Michael Jackson Video Vanguard Award at the MTV Video Music Awards. One superstar who couldn’t be there on the night but congratulated her in a video message on Instagram was “That’s The Way Love Goes” chart-topper Janet Jackson. Jackson appeared to be in a […]

Missy Elliott was awarded the Michael Jackson Video Vanguard Award at the MTV Video Music Awards last night and blew the house down with her performance. The “I’m Really Hot” hitmaker opened her set with her latest single, “Throw It Back,” which was released last week. Elliott rocked blonde braids, and a silver garment while […]

Several artists took time to remember R&B singer Aaliyah, 18 years after her tragic death. The “Try Again” artist was remembered on Sunday by both fans of her work and those who knew and worked with her. People reports that Missy Elliott, one of Aaliyah’s closest friends and music producer, spearheaded the social media tributes. […]

It’s good news for fans of Missy Elliott, as the “Get Ur Freak On” hitmaker is dropping her first project in 14 years at midnight. Elliott took to Twitter to share the exciting news. “This year has been a tremendous year for me…I am humbled and grateful. THANK YOU for allowing me to smell the […]

It’s the biggest award of the night and this year, it is going to rapper Missy Elliott. The “Get Ur Freak On” hitmaker will be taking home the Michael Jackson Video Vanguard Award at this year’s MTV Video Music Awards. “I am humbly grateful to be receiving the Michael Jackson Video Vanguard Award I thank […]

For the longest time, the MTV Video Music Awards have been handing out the Vanguard Award, also known as the Michael Jackson Video Vanguard Award, which celebrates the bodies of work that musical acts have created in music videos. The award was first handed out in 1984 and has been awarded to different acts throughout […]

Rap icon Missy Elliott is Marie Claire’s cover girl for the August issue, which will hit newsstands on July 23. The “Pass That Dutch” hitmaker has shared a couple of posts to her Instagram page to celebrate the glorious photoshoot. For the cover, Missy looks radiant in a multicolored garment. Her jacket is very detailed, […]

In March, The Inquisitr reported the news that Missy Elliott, Justin Timberlake, and Alex Lacamoire would receive honorary Doctor of Music degrees at Berklee College of Music’s commencement ceremony. On May 11, the event took place at the Agganis Arena at Boston University in Boston, Massachusetts. The honorary doctorates will serve as a recognition for […]

Ciara has a lot to celebrate these days. Last week, on May 10, she released her seventh studio album, Beauty Marks. On the same day, she dropped the music video for the album’s title track. Yesterday was Mother’s Day, and Cici took the time to share some heartfelt messages about being a mom, while also […]

Missy Elliott uploaded a selfie to Instagram 11 hours ago with her musical pal Pharrell Williams. The photo sees Missy with her hair in a top knot while having the rest of it down and straight. She has bright eyeshadow that complements her beautiful skin complexion. She has huge hoop earrings on, too, while Pharrell […]

Lizzo and iconic rapper Missy Elliott released a new song to empower curvy women. The singer/rapper’s song, “Tempo,” is the third single released from her much-anticipated Cuz I Love You album, which will be released on April 19, according to Billboard. The song is the Houston-born artist’s first collaboration with Elliott, which is something she […]

Missy Elliott, Justin Timberlake, and Alex Lacamoire will receive honorary Doctor of Music degrees at Berklee College of Music’s commencement ceremony. Billboard has reported this from a press release from the esteemed music college on March 12. Berklee’s president Roger H. Brown will present the degrees to them at the Agganis Arena at Boston University […]

Missy Elliott is making history as she will be the first female rapper to be inducted into the Songwriters Hall of Fame, the Root is reporting. She will also be only the third rapper ever to be inducted in the Songwriters Hall of Fame, which has existed for almost 50 years. Elliott has been one […]

Aretha Franklin is getting support from the music industry as she battles an undisclosed health issue. The 76-year-old Queen of Soul is reportedly seriously ill, as previously detailed by the Inquisitr. Showbiz 411‘s Roger Friedman addressed concerns about the music legend’s health over the weekend, saying Franklin is “gravely ill in Detroit” and surrounded by […]

Mary Halsey scored a viral hit with her outdoor karaoke version of “Work It” — and even Missy Elliott is a fan. The video of the rending from the self-proclaimed “funky white sister” of Missy “Misdemeanor” Elliott has been making its way around the internet in the past 24 hours, racking up millions of views […]

Confederate monuments are being taken down all across the country as protesters line the streets to have them removed from their cities, but what will replace them? Some locations have not said any replacements will come about while others are discussing more timely and unique ways to fill the space. Now, there are fans who […]

The reboot or remake or re-imagining of Ghostbusters has gotten a lot of flak and heat by longtime fans of the franchise and those who simply think it looks bad. The trailers have changed the minds of some and others are willing to give it a chance, but that may change yet again. The official […]

The original Ghostbusters theme song was recorded by Ray Parker Jr., but the Ghostbusters reboot theme song is going to a mix of hip-hop and alternative rock. Details about the highly anticipated new theme song and soundtrack have been slowly coming out. The Ghostbusters reboot soundtrack will include songs by 5 Seconds of Summer, Fall […]

Rapper Missy Elliott has once again proven that she is a solid musician and an impressive businesswoman! The “WTF” rapper released her new song, “Pep Rally” on Sunday, according to Entertainment Weekly. Keep in mind that Sunday is the same day that millions of people gathered in front of their televisions to watch the Carolina […]

Music producer Timbaland reportedly backed out of a Flint charity show Thursday fter the venue served him the wrong brand of champagne. Timbaland accused of refusing to perform at Flint (Mich) water crisis charity event: https://t.co/HbmctGdktQ pic.twitter.com/cXnw8NAKgx — XXL Magazine (@XXL) January 31, 2016 According to NY Daily News, the award-winning producer ordered two $300 […]

The late R&B songstress Aaliyah has always been remembered and loved dearly by those who knew her best, including Norfolk, Virginia-native producer Timbaland. In 1996, he broke out into the mainstream by producing Aaliyah’s second album One in a Million, giving us the major hit single “If Your Girl Only Knew.” On Christmas day, Timbaland […]

Lady Gaga and Missy Elliott allowed their tears to fall when they had the opportunity to reveal the challenges they have overcome in their careers as women battling to succeed in the competitive music industry. Gaga and Missy provided their insights at the Billboard Women In Music event, reported Yahoo News. With tears flowing freely, […]

Rapper Missy Elliott is one of the most successful female hip-hop artists in history. Elliott has bagged no fewer than five Grammy awards and has sold over 30 million records in the U.S. alone. It is some 10-years since Elliott released her last album The Cookbook, but even today Missy remains the only female rapper […]

Alyson Stoner. Many people probably do not recognize that name right off the bat. However, chances are that they would recognize her face. That is, of course, if they are staring at her face nearly 13 years ago. That was when young Alyson Stoner made her appearance in Missy Elliott’s music video for her 2002 […]

Bobbi Kristina Brown, daughter of Whitney Houston, is fighting for her life after an event that eerily resembled her mother’s fatal drowning. Just like her mother, Bobbi was discovered lying with her face down in a bathtub just before the Grammy Awards, reported the Associated Press via Yahoo. At 21, Bobbi became the subject of […]

Although Katy Perry was the hot topic for the Super Bowl Halftime Show, it was Missy Elliott who supercharged viewers with her newly slim body and energy level. Now Missy is opening up about topics ranging from how she achieved her weight loss goals to her health crisis, reported Us Weekly. Elliott appeared halfway through […]

Katy Perry celebrated her Super Bowl halftime show like any other singer would. She got a new tattoo to celebrate her big moment. Perry didn’t want to waste any time celebrating after her memorable performance, which sent over 113 million people into awestruck fever, according to USA Today. She wanted to commemorate the moment by […]

Katy Perry’s Super Bowl halftime show costumes will have to be scanned before her big performance this Sunday, but they’re not being carefully examined because NBC is afraid that Katy is going to pull a Janet Jackson. Instead, Perry’s outfits are being treated as potential security threats. According to ABC News, high-tech scanners are being […]

If you are a true Missy Elliott fan that has missed seeing her on stage, get ready for a Super Bowl 2015 surprise. Just days before the Super Bowl, Missy Elliott was reported on the Associated Press as a last-minute addition to Katy Perry’s Super Bowl half-time performance. Currently, the NFL has not officially announced […]

Missy Elliott has lost an incredible amount of weight! The rapper looked amazing during a performance on Thursday night in New York City. According to Too Fab, this was Missy’s second public appearance of the year — and she definitely turned heads. Although she has been battling Graves Disease, Missy previously said that she had […]

Missy Elliott decided to take an extended hiatus from the world of music nearly 10 years ago. However, her legion of fans definitely haven’t forgotten about the rapper. It was difficult to turn on the radio during the early 2000s without hearing a Missy Elliott song. If you didn’t hear something she’d released herself, chances […]

Missy Elliott has been gone from the music scene for going on ten years, and while she’s still planning a comeback the rapper won’t say when it might happen. The groundbreaking producer and emcee said she hasn’t been able to follow up the critically acclaimed 2005 album The Cookbook because she hasn’t been able to […]

Earlier this week we reported that female hip-hop pioneer and superproducer Missy Elliott announced that she sufferes from Graves disease and now she has taken to Twitter to thank all of her fans for the support she has received. If you’re unfamiliar with the disease it is an autoimmune disorder that affected the thyroid, a […]

Missy Elliott is back in the news after a lengthy absence from music, discussing how a thyroid illness has impeded her ability to work like she used to. Elliott has been off the music scene for a few years now, but the 39-year-old rapper says it’s not due to a lack of inspiration. Elliott has […]